'Tested pitch for seconds and left': Suryakumar Yadav trolled after golden duck in T20 WC final

India’s captain, Suryakumar Yadav, found himself at the centre of an unwanted social media whirlwind on Sunday after being dismissed for a golden duck in the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand.

The 35-year-old’s slump reached its nadir at the Narendra Modi Stadium when he fell to James Neesham on the very first ball he faced. In a chaotic 16th over that saw Neesham claim three wickets for just one run—including the well-set Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan—Yadav attempted a signature flick over deep square leg, only to be thwarted by a sensational diving catch from Rachin Ravindra.

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A tournament to forget

Despite a promising unbeaten 84 against the USA in the opening stages of the competition in February, the top-ranked T20 batter has struggled for consistency. While teammates have posted record-breaking scores in the knockout phases, the captain's form has dwindled, leading to accusations of "zero impact" on the big stage.

Online critics were unforgiving, with fans on X lamenting the "devastating" loss of his wicket and mocking his "elite efficiency" in testing the pitch for mere seconds. Despite his personal failure, a late cameo from Shivam Dube ensured India reached a formidable 255/5.(With inputs from Agencies)